In 2021, the iconic phrase "Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better" was notably revived as part of a high-profile commercial campaign. The 2021 Gatorade Remake
: The 2021 version shifted the spotlight to a new generation of legends: Abby Wambach (U.S. soccer icon) and Usain Bolt (Jamaican track legend).
: Several independent projects and short films, such as You Could Have Done Better (2021) , were released during this year, though they are distinct from the Broadway-inspired sports feature. Anything You Can Do Lyrics — OR3O - Dork
: The artist OR3O released a track titled "Anything You Can Do" in 2021, which includes original lyrics inspired by the classic competitive banter.
While the Gatorade ad was the most prominent feature, the title and theme appeared in other media during 2021:
The "Anything You Can Do" campaign is often cited as a landmark in sports marketing for its theme, which historically placed male and female athletes on an equal playing field. Abby Wambach noted that the original 1997 ad had a significant impact on her as a young athlete, making the 2021 project a full-circle moment. Other 2021 References
: In a nod to the original, both Michael Jordan and Mia Hamm appeared at the end of the spot, reviving their decades-old rivalry on a golf putting green.
The feature was a modern reimagining of the brand's classic 1997 advertisement that originally starred Michael Jordan and Mia Hamm.